Quote by Robert Frost

Writing free verse is like playing tennis with the net down.

Writing free verse is like playing tennis with the net down.

Summary

This quote, often attributed to Robert Frost, suggests that writing free verse is comparable to playing tennis without any restrictions or boundaries. Just as playing tennis without a net allows for greater freedom in shot placement and technique, writing free verse allows for more flexibility in structure and form. In traditional poetry, strict rules and meters act as the "net," guiding the poet's creativity. Free verse, on the other hand, offers a sense of liberation as poets can experiment with line breaks, rhythm, and punctuation, leading to a more unpredictable and fluid style of expression.

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By Robert Frost

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